Türkiye has seen its exports to Africa near $10 billion in the first half of 2025, according to the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TIM), with Morocco as the top recipient.
Morocco imported $1.8 billion worth of Turkish goods in January-June, leading the continent as improvements in bilateral relations and Türkiye’s proximity continued to boost trade.
Egypt followed with $1.6 billion in imports, while Libya received $1.3 billion. Other key markets included Tunisia with $554.1 million, South Africa with $303.5 million, and Nigeria with $242.3 million.
In terms of growth in value, Türkiye’s exports to Morocco increased by $345 million from the same period last year. Exports to Libya grew by $262 million, the Democratic Republic of Congo by $103 million, Niger by $91.5 million, and Ghana by $68.1 million.
Chemical products topped the list of Türkiye’s exports to the continent, totaling $1.3 billion. This was followed by cereals, grains, oilseeds and derivatives with $1.2 billion, steel with $942.4 million, textiles and raw materials with $675.5 million, and automotive products with $619 million.
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